"Our lives are driven by a fact that most of us can't name and don't understand. It defines who our friends and lovers are, which careers we choose, and whether we blush when we're embarrassed.
That fact is whether we're an introvert or an extrovert.
The most fundamental dimension of personality, at least a third of us are introverts, and yet shyness, sensitivity and seriousness are often seen as a negative. Some of the world's most talented people are introverts - without them we wouldn't have the Apple computer, the theory of relativity and Van Gogh's sunflowers. In Quiet, Susan Cain shows how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts while giving them the tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of their strengths.
Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with real stories, whether an introvert or extrovert, this book will change how you see human beings for good." - from publisher.
A manifesto for introverts --- Introduction --- PART 1. SCHOOL --- Chapter 1. Quiet in the cafeteria --- Chapter 2. Quiet in the classroom --- Chapter 3. Group projects, the introverted way --- Chapter 4. Quiet leaders --- PART 2. SOCIALIZING ---
Chapter 5. Quiet friendship --- Chapter 6. Quiet parties --- Chapter 7. #Quiet ---
Chapter 8. Opposites attract --- PART 3. HOBBIES --- Chapter 9. Quiet Creativity --- Chapter 10. The quiet athlete --- Chapter 11. Quietly adventurous --- Chapter 12. Changing the world the quiet way --- Chapter 13. Quiet in the spotlight ---
PART 4. HOME --- Chapter 14. The restorative niche --- Chapter 15. Quiet with ---Conclusion --- The quiet revolution in the classroom: an afterword for teachers ---
A guide for parents --- Acknowledgments..
